BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing rear left or right brake hose
NOTE: Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
After completing repair work: BLEED BRAKING SYSTEM
Press brake pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.
NOTE: The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected.
This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.
IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retaining bracket.
Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).
Detach brake hose (1) from brake caliper.
Installation note: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
IMPORTANT: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with components attached rigidly to the body.
Replacing front left or right brake hose
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove WHEEL .
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
After completing repair work: BLEED BRAKING SYSTEM.
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Brake booster
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Driveline+Axles: Specified grease
GREASE FOR PROPELLER SHAFT (FLEXIBLE COUPLING (RUBBER DOUGHNUT) CENTER
BEARING AND SPLINE END)
Use one of the following greases for greasing the propeller shaft center bearing or locating pin of the
transmission output flange and the splines of the propeller shaft spline end.
GREASE FOR PROPELLE ...
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